There are members of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society all over America - we know better than anyone that not just New Yorkers have New York roots!
We offer a lot to our members in far-away states, like webinars, digital records, and research services like records retrieval and remote consultations. But it's always great to connect in person, so we're hoping to shake your hand at an event soon!
We just got back from a great RootsTech 2019 conference, and we're thrilled to see so many of our members from Utah and beyond.
We'll soon be in New Hampshire, Missouri, California, Indiana, and Washington D.C. - read on to see where to find us in each state.
Manchester, New Hampshire
New England Regional Genealogical Conference: April 3 - 6, 2019
We will be attending NERGC 2019 with a booth in the exhibit hall and President D. Joshua Taylor presenting:
- From Simmons College to PBS, how I became a host on the Genealogy Roadshow (Librarians Day Luncheon)
- Creating, Packing, and Sharing Your Society to Non-Genealogists
- Family: Links to the Past and Bridges to the Future (NERGC Closing Banquet)
NYG&B Trustee Blaine Bettinger will also be presenting on multiple topics.
Conference website and tickets
St. Charles, Missouri
National Genealogical Society Family History Conference: May 8 - 11, 2019
We will be heading to Missouri this May to participate in the NGS 2019 conference. We will have a booth in the exhibit hall, and attendees will have the chance to hear from NYG&B President, D. Joshua Taylor; Editor of The Record, Laura Murphy DeGrazia; and NYG&B Director of Programs and Outreach, Susan R. Miller.
Our sponsored conference luncheon - Genealogy in the Future: A Conversation with Laura DeGrazia, D. Joshua Taylor, and Angie Bush - will feature a discussion of the evolution and recent explosive growth of genealogy and what's in store for the future.
Other topics presented by NYG&B speakers:
- Still in Print: Your Personal Genealogical Bookshelf in 2019
- Online Family Trees: Avoiding Pitfalls and Maximizing Discoveries
- The Latest Online New York Records
Conference website and tickets
Burbank, California
Genealogy Jamboree: May 30 - June 2, 2019
We'll have a booth in the exhibit hall - stop by for free giveaways, to pick up one of our print publications, or just to chat with NYG&B staff. If you haven't joined the NYG&B (or need to renew your membership), we often offer conference discounts.
NYG&B President D. Joshua Taylor entertains during the banquet with “Family History: What the Future Holds,” and presents several additional topics. Trustee Blaine Bettinger teaches during Thursday’s DNA Day. And NYG&B staff member Susan R. Miller gives “New York Crash Course 1 and 2” during the program.
Conference website and tickets
Indianapolis, Indiana
Midwestern Roots: July 18 - 20, 2019
We'll have a booth in the exhibit hall - stop by for free giveaways, to pick up one of our print publications, or just to chat with NYG&B staff. If you haven't joined the NYG&B (or need to renew your membership), we often offer conference discounts.
NYG&b President D. Joshua Taylor will speak on the following subjects:
- Family History: What the Future Holds (Keynote)
- Finding the Roots of Your Family Legends
- Essential Technology for Genealogists
- Putting It Together: A Case Study
- Mapping your Success: Employing Maps for Genealogical Research
- Online Resources: Religious Archives and Organizations
- Past Inspirations: Family History through the Centuries (Banquet)
NYG&B Trustee Blaine Bettinger will also be attending the conference and presenting on a number of topics.
Conference website and tickets
Washington, D.C.
Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference: August 21 - 24, 2019
We will be at the nation's capital this August for the Federation of Genealogical Societies Conferences NYG&B Director of Programs and Outreach, Susan R. Miller, will be presenting "A Nibble of New Netherland and New Amsterdam" and "Finding Ancestors in New York City Vital Records: 1800 - early-1900s."
We will also be hosting a sponsored luncheon, where NYG&B Director of Digital Services will be presenting "Preserving the Preservation: 150 Years of Volunteers, Archivists and Genealogists Saving History" - a talk that will look back at how efforts to save valuable documents have evolved over the course of the NYG&B's existence.
NYG&B President D. Joshua Taylor will be presenting on the following topics:
- Coming Home: Finding Our Place in America’s Tapestry (Keynote)
- Beyond the Applications: Treasures from America’s Lineage Societies
- Reverse Migration: Colonial Settlers Who Returned “Home”
- Key Player, Participant, or Partisan Follower: Discovering An Ancestor’s Political Leanings
- A Discussion About Diversity & Inclusion: Society Membership, Education, Outreach, and Collaboration
- Perspectives on Societies & Inclusivity: A Community Dialogue
Conference website and tickets
We hope to see you in person soon! To see all of the upcoming events at our offices in New York, as well as upcoming webinars, visit our events calendar.